About this home

Discover the perfect blend of mountain beauty, privacy, and convenience with this stunning 4.9+/- acre property at 1249 Monteith Branch Road in Sylva, NC. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful mountain retreat, a forever home, or a weekend getaway, this property offers everything you've been searching for. A picturesque creek winds through the property, creating a tranquil setting that's perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sounds of nature. The land offers a beautiful mix of open, cleared areas and mature hardwood forest, giving you the best of both worlds-room to build and space to explore. With two potential homesites, you'll have the flexibility to choose the perfect location for your dream home while preserving the property's natural beauty. An old barn adds rustic charm and endless possibilities for storage, hobbies, or restoration. One of the biggest advantages is that the property already has an approved septic permit. Located just minutes from downtown Sylva, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, and Western Carolina University, while still feeling tucked away in the peaceful mountains of Western North Carolina. Properties that offer this combination of usable land, water, character, and build-ready potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Come walk the property and experience the peaceful mountain lifestyle waiting for you.

Facts and features

Schools

• Scotts Creek Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 1.7 mi

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• Smoky Mountain High

  high · 9-12 · 3.9 mi

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• Heritage Christian Academy

  elementary · K-7 · 4.9 mi

• Jackson Community School

  middle · 6-12 · 2.5 mi

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• Fairview Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 3.7 mi

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• Jackson County Early College

  high · 9-12 · 4.3 mi

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Price history

• Sep 2, 2026 · Price Changed$147,500
• Jul 30, 2026 · Listed$149,900

Tax history

• 2026$277 tax · $89,470 assessed
• 2025$277 tax · $89,470 assessed
• 2023$334 tax · $88,000 assessed
• 2022$334 tax · $88,000 assessed
• 2021$316 tax · $88,000 assessed
• 2020$377 tax · $99,390 assessed
• 2019$377 tax · $99,390 assessed
• 2018$377 tax · $99,390 assessed

Home value

$148,479

• Quantarium$148,479
• Collateral Analytics$146,000

Where it is